of Direct
Seeded Rice and promotion of sustainable agricultural practices
Innovation Type:
Water-Food
Product Segment:
Other
Country of Incorporation:
India
Country of Implementation:
India
Company Stage:
Stage 4: 10,001 to 999,999 end-users
Seeking Investment:
Yes, $10 million USD
Financing Goals:
Seeking equity (angel investor, venture capital or private equity)
Seeking corporate investors
Contact Name:
Tarun Katoch
Contact Email:
Website:
Challenges
In India, smallholder farmers face challenges in creating water and energy savings within agriculture. One significant hurdle lies in traditional rice cultivation methods, which contribute to global methane gas emissions and require substantial water usage, worsening the effects of climate change.
Solutions
Dvara E-Registry (DER) implements innovative solutions to promote sustainable agricultural practices and mitigate potential negative impacts. Central to their approach is the promotion of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), which saves 4.5 million liters of water per hectare compared to traditional methods. DER advocates for zero/minimum tillage practices to reduce energy consumption and enhance soil moisture retention. To address weed management challenges associated with DSR adoption, DER emphasizes integrated weed management strategies, including eco-friendly herbicides, mechanical weeding techniques, and crop rotation. These strategies help control weed growth effectively, ensuring that the benefits of DSR are maximized. By addressing both water conservation and weed management, DER’s solutions aim to enhance the sustainability and productivity of smallholder farming systems.
